1 1/2 lb. hamburger
3 c. water
3 chopped carrots
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 lg. potato, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 tsp. brown bouquet sauce

Cook and stir hamburger in Dutch oven until light brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients, break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.